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Arla Bakken
Arla Bakken

Arla Bakken

Arla M. Bakken, age 98, of rural Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage.

Rock County Commissioners Meet June 6

Herreid Board Room           9:00 A.M.

Rock County Courthouse June 6, 2023

The meeting was called to order by Chair Thompson with all Commissioners

present. Also in attendance were County Administrator Kyle Oldre,

Rock County Commissioners Meet June 20

Herreid Board Room           5:00 P.M.

Rock County Courthouse June 20, 2023

The The meeting was called to order by Chair Thompson with all Commissioners

present. Also in attendance were County Administrator Kyle Oldre,

County Board Of Equalization Meets June 20

Rock County Board of Equalization Meeting 6:30 P.M.

Herreid Board Room  June 20, 2023

Rock County Courthouse

Chair Thompson called the meeting to order with all Commissioners

present. Also present were: Administrator Kyle Oldre and Land Records

Janice Vander Poel

Janice Alfreda (Karssen) Vander Poel was born on May 5, 1939, to William Karssen and Jeanetta Karssen (Eggink). Janice was born in Leeds township in Murray County, Minnesota.

Beaver Creek Community To Host First-Ever 'Beaver Days' Aug. 4-5

The city of Beaver Creek will host its first-ever community celebration Aug. 4-5. 

Redbirds Send Six Balls Over The Fence In Two Game Wins

The Redbirds posted six homeruns in two games this past week, beating Hadley 10-1 at home July 12 and Ruthton 17-1 on the road July 16.

Annual Tour de Donut Rolls Through Rock County

Early in the morning on Saturday, July 15, more than 100 bikers were gearing up for the Sixth Annual Tour de Donut bicycle event in Luverne.

Erickson fulfills granddaughters’ dollhouse wish

It was Christmas in July for Keith and Joan Erickson’s granddaughters who visited during the Fourth of July holiday.

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